[ He should be stopping. Falling. Slowing down. Anything. Why isn't this working? He knows he didn't miss!
James doesn't have more time to think about it because he sees the energy coming for him again. He rolls out of the way again, but only just clearing it by a hair this time. And as soon as he's safely out of its path, he rebalances himself in a kneel. Automatically, he brings the gun up again and shoots--this time aimed for the other leg's kneecap. Still not a killing blow, but far more disabling. ]
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James doesn't have more time to think about it because he sees the energy coming for him again. He rolls out of the way again, but only just clearing it by a hair this time. And as soon as he's safely out of its path, he rebalances himself in a kneel. Automatically, he brings the gun up again and shoots--this time aimed for the other leg's kneecap. Still not a killing blow, but far more disabling. ]